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An American has been sentenced to death in Iran for spying for the CIA. Former US Marine Amir Mirzai Hekmati, 28, was convicted of "cooperating with a hostile nation." Hekmati, who also has Iranian citizenship, was shown on state TV last month confessing that he spied for the CIA. His confession was the key evidence against him, reports the Telegraph. His family in the US said he's no spy, and that he was in Iran visiting grandparents. The US State Department is demanding his release.

Entering these HOT areas, one can anticipate problems. Is there anything so powerful to draw you there? Family is a wonderful bond, but not if it costs you your freedom or life. The family of this ex marine now has this heartache to deal with. Spying; confession? Who knows. He WANTED to be there, so he is there. Good luck. Let's start another war so "he" can be happy. No thanks.

myviewpoint

Jan 9, 2012 10:36 AM CST

This type of action is EXACTLY why as an American retiree who would enjoy foreign travel is staying put right here on the north side of the Mexican border. We have plenty of "reasonable" exceptions, but these places are HOT spots. We

USLady

Jan 9, 2012 9:45 AM CST

You know i think there are plenty of non Americans posting on this website. God help this man to come home safe,Iran has no right to be using this mans life for what is happening overseas.I do agree that right now is not the time to be going back and fourth any where in that region.